Directorate
Living Off-Campus
There are several options available to students who are seeking off campus accommodation whilst studying at UWA. For more information on the options available, read on. Or to start looking for off-campus accommodation immediately, click here.
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This can be a flat, unit or house, either sharing with other students or the owner of the property. Students usually have their own room, either furnished or unfurnished, with the use of the house/flat facilities. Costs can range between $100 and $250 per week, depending on the size, type and location of the accommodation. Payment of bond money is usually required and it is a good idea to sign an agreement with the accommodation provider before moving into the property. For more details on shared accommodation, please click here. If you are considering looking for share accommodation, please read the pamphlet ‘Boarders and lodgers’ produced by the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection and the pamphlet entitled ‘Sharing Accommodation – Legal Issues and Prevention of Disputes’ both also available from the Private Board (offered as Full Board, Board or Homestay) Families or individuals may offer this type of accommodation. Full board provides all meals and also covers the cost of electricity, gas and water. Students are usually welcome to join in family activities. The cost ranges between $180 and $290 per week. A bond is usually required. For more information on Private Board, please click here. Homestay It is often difficult to arrange anything other than short term temporary accommodation from overseas, but this is not the case with most homestay provders. You can request a homestay placement before leaving your home city and you will be notified of the family details so that you can go straight there from the airport. They can even arrange an airport collection to take you there directly on your arrival. The weekly fee for Homestay during 2009 starts from $220 per week. But remember, this includes most of your meals. A one off placement fee may also be charged. If you are interested in homestay contact a homestay provder directly.
For more homestay accommodation option, visit our links page.
Some students rent or lease a flat/unit or house, either on their own or with friends. This involves signing a lease with a Real Estate Agent or the owner of the property, normally for a period of at least six months. Costs vary depending on the location and condition of the property. A one bedroom flat close to the University costs between $260 and $400 per week. A two bedroom unit would be around $320-$500 per week. The ingoing costs normally include two weeks rent in advance, four weeks rent as bond and connection fees for electricity, gas and telephone. The tenant is also liable to pay usage charges for these utilities. For more details on renting and leasing, please click here. The Department of Commerce, Consumer Protection provides useful information for tenants on renting. Their publication 'Renting a home in Western Australia' is available on their website. The University owns a small number of unfurnished units close to campus which are reserved for post graduate students. Only a few vacancies will arise each year and demand for these vacancies is extremely high. For more information on post graduate accommodation, please click here. To begin your search for off campus accommodation, click here. |
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